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Mets Adjust Positions as Baty Shines in Spring Training

3/6/2026

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The New York Mets prepare for the season as Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty adjust to new positions under manager Carlos Mendoza.
Baty moves to right field to fit Mendoza's plan.
Polanco says he feels more comfortable at first base and they work to improve.
The Mets lost 7-4 to the Washington Nationals in spring training.
Mendoza highlighted Baty's opposite-field homer as part of ongoing adjustments.

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The New York Mets prepare for the season as Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty adjust to new positions under manager Carlos Mendoza.
Baty moves to right field to fit Mendoza's plan.
Polanco says he feels more comfortable at first base and they work to improve.
The Mets lost 7-4 to the Washington Nationals in spring training.
Mendoza highlighted Baty's opposite-field homer as part of ongoing adjustments.